On the urban compactness to ecosystem services in a rapidly urbanising metropolitan area: Highlighting scale effects and spatial non–stationary

Yu, Peiheng; Zhang, Shujin; Yung, Esther H.K.; Chan, Edwin H. W.; Luan, Bo; Chen, Yiyun

doi:10.1016/j.eiar.2022.106975

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“…The benefits of ecosystem services depend on the urbanized areas and how the green areas are distributed in metropolitan areas. Accurate studies should be performed in cities for planning the distribution of ornamental plant species that can provide the desired ecosystem services [27]. Strengths and weaknesses must be considered before green area planning.…”

Section: Ecosystem Servicesmentioning

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The Contribution of Ornamental Plants to Urban Ecosystem Services

Francini

Romano

Toscano

et al. 2022

Earth

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Urban areas can be differently anthropized; often, high-density populations lead to higher amounts of pollution. Nowadays, ornamental plants can represent important living components of urban areas, and if appropriate species are used, they can provide important ecosystem services. The relationships between green infrastructures and ecosystem services have been recognized for a long time, but the role of ornamental plant species has not been studied as much. In this frame, the different ecosystem services of ornamental plants, i.e., provisioning (e.g., food, air, and water cleaning), regulating (e.g., rain water, climate, nutrient recycling, pollination, and the formation of fertile soils), and cultural (e.g., recreation opportunities or the inspiration we draw from nature) will be critically analyzed to select the most suitable ornamental plant species able to assure the better performance. The action mechanisms will also be analyzed and discussed to individuate the best ideotypes of plant species able to better assure water purification, air quality, space for recreation, climate mitigation and adaptation, human wellbeing, and health. This information is suitable to ensure that the protection, restoration, creation, and enhancement of green infrastructure become integral parts of urban spatial planning and territorial development.

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Section: Ecosystem Servicesmentioning

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The Contribution of Ornamental Plants to Urban Ecosystem Services

Francini

Romano

Toscano

et al. 2022

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“…Connections with outdoor recreation • designing multifunctional areas for climate resilience and recreation [27] • the role of NBSs in shaping multifunctional land use [28] • multifunctional outdoor recreation and flood management in flood-prone areas [29] Sustainability • ways in which water management can improve sustainability [30] • using ecosystem services for greater sustainability [31] • using NBSs for economic sustainability in cities [32] Ecosystem services • using technology to expand ecosystem services [20] • using ecosystem services to support nutrient cycling food supply and resource allocation [33] • ways in which ecosystem services can contribute to sustainability [31] • using ecosystem services for cultural purposes and nature recreation [34] • using ecosystem services for wastewater management [35] • using technology to improve ecosystem services and resilience [36] • using urban and spatial planning to improve or extend the resilience of urban ecosystems (how can we improve ecosystem resilience through urban and spatial planning strategies?) [37] Water management • improving wastewater treatment by using the functions of NBSs [38] • forecasting the quantity of refuse and developing an intelligent system within water treatment facilities to facilitate immediate anticipatory management of sewage treatment [39] • creating an intelligent microgrid for waste management [40] • leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) for the purpose of effectively handling domestic waste [41] • using ecosystem services for wastewater treatment [42] Mitigate and absorb carbon dioxide • investigating crucial elements in the cultivation of algal biomass and lipids for the generation of sustainable energy sources [43] • predicting future biomass yields of crops [44] • investigating the impact of climate change on carbon flux as a major driver of algal biofuel production [45] • technology potential for carbon uptake from the air and other resources [46] • prediction of renewable energy production [47] • accurate prediction of CO2 emissions [48] Flooding • the floating city and the use of NBSs to improve performance [49] • the role of ecosystem services in mitigating or preventing flooding…”

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Nature-Based Solutions and Climate Resilience: A Bibliographic Perspective through Science Mapping Analysis

Vazin,

Chan,

Hanaee

et al. 2024

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Currently, urban areas are confronting considerable challenges stemming from climate change. These challenges possess the potential to have profound implications for the well-being of residents, their means of making a living, and their own assets. Consequently, it is imperative to identify effective solutions that mitigate these effects on the urban environment. Nature-based solutions (NBSs), involving the utilization of natural resources and ecosystem services to alleviate the effects of climate change, have the potential of enhancing our capacity to develop cities that are more resistant to these challenges. To this end, this paper aims to extract some bibliographic data from available research articles on NBSs and climate resilience sought from the common search engines of Scopus, Web of Science, and Lens Base, and then the RStudio version 2022.12.00+353, VoSviewer version 1.6.20, and Biblioshiny-Bibliometrics version 2017 software tools were adopted to collate and analyze the literature data through science mapping analysis. In doing so, it was advocated that these two topics have not been extensively studied in their relationship to each other and that there is a large extent of existing knowledge gaps, the filling of which can foster the development of these ideas and thus help develop our cities in combating against climate change. Exploring the effectiveness of NBSs in boosting climate resilience is a critical research gap. More empirical studies are envisaged to assess the scalability and transferability of those effective NBSs in various regions or countries. Another research gap exists in comprehending the long-term effects on ecosystem services and community welfare. Research on socio-economic advantages, trade-offs, and unintended outcomes is essential for making well-informed decisions when applying various NBSs worldwide.

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“…In the context of the Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring equitable access to public general hospital services for residents with different demographic characteristics is an essential topic in the field of public service research [6,7]. Therefore, in light of rapid urbanisation [8], it is necessary to examine the spatial distribution of public Land 2023, 12, 1498 2 of 15 general hospitals in order to inform future investment in healthcare facilities and contribute to human well-being.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Spatial Vertical Equity in Public General Hospitals: Towards a Sustainable Healthcare System

Jian

Yung

et al. 2023

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The accessibility of public general hospitals is essential for the well-being of urban residents and for more equitable urban planning. However, public general hospitals and the associated spatial vertical equity are still not well known in developing countries. The objective of our study is to propose a theoretical framework to investigate the accessibility of public general hospitals and spatial vertical equity based on demographic dimensions. The main urban area of Wuhan is a suitable and representative example to explore this issue. An enhanced Gaussian two-step floating catchment area method, the Lorenz curve, and the Gini coefficient are employed in this study. The results indicate significant spatial heterogeneity in the accessibility of public general hospitals due to the dramatic transformation of urban planning and heterogeneous spatial structure. From a spatial vertical equity perspective, the spatial distribution of most public general hospitals does not take into account communities with a high proportion of minors and seniors. Compared with seniors, minors face more serious inequities in access to healthcare. The spatial distribution of only a few public general hospitals is prospective and inclined. Evidence-based policy implications are portrayed as a more equitable urban form and a sustainable healthcare system.

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On the urban compactness to ecosystem services in a rapidly urbanising metropolitan area: Highlighting scale effects and spatial non–stationary

Cited by 57 publications

References 108 publications

The Contribution of Ornamental Plants to Urban Ecosystem Services

The Contribution of Ornamental Plants to Urban Ecosystem Services

Nature-Based Solutions and Climate Resilience: A Bibliographic Perspective through Science Mapping Analysis

Spatial Vertical Equity in Public General Hospitals: Towards a Sustainable Healthcare System

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